Dorothy A. Ryan, 79, of Peoria passed away Sept. 2, 2007. She was born in Richmond Hill, NY. She worked for the Broward County Commissioners Office in Florida retiring to Arizona in 1990. She is survived by her husband Francis. Children: James T. Ryan, Marianne Mingua, Virginia Ryan, and Frank Ryan; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dorothy will also be deeply missed by her dog Bozo. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements are being handled by Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.